Overview of DeepSeek
DeepSeek is a newly developed powerful and flexible language model from China.
Similar toChatGPT, it excels at tasks such as chat conversation, text generation, and programming assistance.
DeepSeek provides a web version and an app version.

Are you one of them encountering this message?
Different DeepSeek model sizes have different system requirements.
Generally, at least 16 GB VRAM and 4 GB 40 GB of available storage space are required.

Visit theOllama download pageand clickDownload for Windowsto download Ollama.
In the Ollama download page, search forDeepSeek, and then go for the version you want to use.
you’re able to choose thedeepseek-r1model, which is the local run option most users choose.
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In the new window, the drop-down menu contains numerous options.
The 7b, 8b, and other values refer to the parameter size of the AI model.
Typically,7bis suitable for most computer configurations.

Next, copy the command line in the right panel box.
In the Windows search box, typecmdand then open theCommand Prompttool.
In the command line window, paste the copiedollama run deepseek-r1:7bcommand and pressEnterto execute it.
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When you see theSend a messageprompt, it indicates that you’re able to start using the DeepSeek.
Use LM Studio
Alternatively, you’re able to use LM Studio to run DeepSeek locally.
Go to theLM Studio download pageto download and install it.
Launch LM Studio and click theSearchbutton in the left pane.
Search forDeepSeek R1 Distill (Qwen 7B), and then click theDownloadbutton in the lower right corner.
Once it is done, you might clickLoad Modeor go to theChatsection to start the conversation.
Here are several solutions you might try.
Way 2.
But you should note that this may not always work.
Way 3.
Check Your data pipe
An unstable local data pipe connection may also cause DeepSeek requests to fail.
Go toSettings>Update & Security>Troubleshoot>Additional troubleshooters> clickRun the troubleshooterunderInternet Connections.
Alternatively, you’re able to try connecting to aVPNto see if the situation improves.